Episode 22

The Official Palace Pod has landed just in time for matchday and is full of the usual array of interviews, chats, stats and facts that you could want to listen to before Palace face off with West Ham United at 15.00 on Saturday.

This week’s edition starts with Cheikhou Kouyate, who let Palace TV into his car earlier in the week and spoke about English food, the worst Palace passenger and leaving Senegal aged just 17. You can hear what he had to say in its entirety for free in the Pod.

Next up, Aaron Wan-Bissaka visited his old primary school in New Addington recently and spoke about how it felt to receive an incredible reception from the kids he surprised.

After Wan-Bissaka comes a struggling Statman, floundering to find some more uplifting stats on Palace’s history with the Hammers.

Following the Under-23s’ thrilling 4-3 win over Ipswich Town on Monday, Development manager Richard Shaw gave his opinions on the victory as did promising youngster Brandon Pierrick. To hear what they had to say, don’t miss out on this week’s Palace Pod.

And finally, as ever, we end with Roy Hodgson’s pre-match press conference, where the Eagles’ boss discusses team news, the opposition and other news events from throughout the week.

Episode 21

This edition is bursting with interviews, starting off with captain Luka Milivojevic who spoke with Premier League Productions earlier today to look ahead to the clash with Fulham.

Following him is a trio of new signings for Palace, kicking-off with the latest of them all: Michy Batshuayi, speaking on his first day in Beckenham. Up next is Lucas Perri, who spoke with Palace TV about signing for the Eagles, Brazil and how he learnt to speak English.

Completing the interviews with Palace’s latest additions is Bakary Sako, explaining his return to south London.

After Sako comes a barrage of interviews held in Israel, as Palace sent an Under-19s team on a competitive winter tour. They were joined by Palace TV who spoke with Steve Parish, Gary Issott, Joe Hungbo, Rohan Luthra and Martin Onoabhagbe. Don’t miss what Parish and Issott had to say as well as some of the first interviews held with the Academy lads.

Finally it’s everyone’s favourite 10-minute period of the week as Statman unveils his usual array of eye-catching stats.

Episode 18

Christmas Podding … Benteke, Wan-Bissaka, Sakho, Statman, and Hodgson

It’s pod time again and the Official Palace Pod has slid down the chimney and landed under your audio tree, with Episode 18 packed full of first team interviews.

Christian Benteke is first up as he talks us through what he got up to at Crisis Skylight London and why it’s important for him to help those less fortunate not just this Christmas but throughout the year.

Next up is Aaron Wan-Bissaka looking ahead to the festive fixtures and revealing that the fans make the team fearless.

The soldier at the heart of our defence – Mamadou Sakho – sat down to reflect on recent games and chat about what the team can expect from Cardiff City.

Statman took time out from his Christmas lunch to try and find some positive stats for Palace ahead of the trip to the Etihad.

As always, the pod finale is performed by Roy Hodgson at his weekly press conference.

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Episode 17

Ertl Power ... Statman, Schlupp, Bright, Ertl and Hodgson

It’s that time of the week again and the Official Palace Pod has landed, with a bumper Episode 17 bringing you everything you’ll need to hear about Palace.

Kicking us off is Statman who, among everything else, reveals just how long after a match finishes that a player can be booked. The answer may surprise you…

Following him is last week’s goalscorer Jeffrey Schlupp, who spoke with Premier League Productions before facing his former club of 12 years on Saturday.

Mark Bright then bursts onto the pod with an update on all loan players before another club favourite, this time Jonny Ertl, looks back over his Palace career, focusing in particular on that Survival Sunday epic.

The pod is then rounded off as usual with Roy Hodgson’s pre-match press conference, as he looks ahead to the Leicester game and provides his thoughts on Palace, the opposition and other events from throughout the week.

Episode 16

Palace, Actually … Greengrass, Nighy, McArthur and Hodgson

It’s episode 16 of the Official Palace Pod and we’re off to the movies.

Hollywood director and Palace nut Paul Greengrass chats about the season so far and the highs and lows of following the Eagles.

We catch up with screen legend Bill Nighy at the annual Crystal Palace Supporters Children’s Charity party to hear about his involvement with the trust, and get the lowdown on some other famous Palace fans.

Macca keeps us up to date with the mood in the camp during this busy period leading up to the New Year.

And finally, Roy steps into this weeks press conference centre ahead of the weekends London derby against West Ham.

Episode 15

The weekly Palace Pod is here and, as ever, is packed with all you’ll want to hear ahead of Crystal Palace’s home game against Burnley on Saturday.

The pod opens with Wayne Hennessey speaking to Premier League Productions about his season so far, having recently been awarded with Palace’s November Player of the Month award.

He was presented with the accolade on stage at the club’s Boxpark takeover event on Tuesday, where chairman Steve Parish and manager Roy Hodgson addressed a packed crowd of Palace fans. Hear what they had to say in this week’s episode.

Next up is a return for Statman, everyone’s favourite stat-loving interviewee, who will deliver his usual array of facts and fun banality with those famous dulcet tones.

He’s followed by chats with Wilfried Zaha, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Palace Ladies’ Jordan Butler before Roy Hodgson concludes the episode’s listening with his weekly press conference.

Episode 14

Episode 14 of the Official Palace Pod is here and it’s all about legends, Ladies, and looking ahead to Saturday’s trip to Old Trafford.

First up Attilio Lombardo returned to Selhurst Park to watch our narrow defeat to Spurs. Palace TV’s Chris Grierson sat down with him before the game to reminisce about his time with the club.

He isn’t the only one remembering the glory days… Mark Bright recollects a famous day at Old Trafford 29 years ago, where his two goals gave Palace their last win against United in the league.

This season the Palace Ladies have been taking part in gym sessions with help from the first team’s strength and conditioning coaches. We found out how they’ve been progressing, and got an update on their campaign.

The Premier League spoke to summer loan signing Jordan Ayew about his recent success with the Ghanaian national team, settling into London life, and rest of the season ahead.

And finally, Roy addresses the press to give an update on his team’s preparations for Manchester United.

Episode 13

Episode 13 of the Official Palace Podcast has landed and, as ever, is packed with everything you’ll need to hear from the past week at Crystal Palace.

The podcast kicks-off with a chat with Jonathan Liew, the Independent’s Chief Sports Writer. He discusses life as one of the country’s top journalists and the difficulties and trials of the job.

Next up is youngster Sam Woods, who made his debut for the first-team against Middlesbrough mid-way through last week in the League Cup. Woods has been a Palace fan all his life and explains just what it meant to pull on the famous red and blue of his boyhood club.

Last week, manager Roy Hodgson and players Joel Ward and Connor Wickham planted eight trees at Palace’s Copers Cope Training Ground in honour of the eight Eagles players who served and died fighting for their country in the First World War. Wickham’s father was an Army Warrant Officer and so explains just what it meant to him to have been involved in a Remembrance Day activity such as this.

Following a disappointing 3-1 loss away to Chelsea on Sunday, there was plenty of post-match reaction to what was a well-fought battle. It all features on this week’s pod as James Tomkins, Andros Townsend, Ray Lewington and Hodgson reflect upon the defeat.

Episode 12

Guns Drawn ... Jim, David, Luka, Patrick, Aaron and Roy

In a break from the norm, this pod gives you the reaction to the Eagles’ well-earned draw at home to Arsenal on Sunday, with insight from Roy Hodgson, two-goal skipper Luka Milivojevic, Patrick van Aanholt and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who put in a star turn at right-back.

However, it wasn’t just current players giving their time at the game. Club legend Jim Cannon was on hand to preview the upcoming fixtures against Middlesbrough and Chelsea, reminiscing about his meetings with the two sides during his playing career.

Finally, our Polish Fan Club CPFC Polska visited Selhurst Park for Sunday’s game, meeting Roy and Luka before kick off and getting a photo on the hallowed turf of SE25. Palace TV’s Chris Grierson caught up with them pitchside to find out about the origins of the group and how they found the Eagles. Stay tuned for more Fan Club news later this week!

Episode 11

This edition of the Official Palace Podcast will bring you fully up to speed on the recent week at Crystal Palace and is full of great interviews, eye-catching stats and, of course, Roy Hodgson’s weekly press conference.

Palace’s goalkeeping coach Dean Kiely discusses Wayne Hennessey’s recent record-breaking achievement and about life as a shot-stopper and coach at Crystal Palace.

Next is Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid, a patron of the Palace Foundation. She speaks about life as a Palace fan and helping to run a session for youngsters at Heavers Farm primary school.

James Tomkins gives his update before Palace’s trip to Everton on Sunday, discussing the team around him and making the call for a big performance up at Goodison Park.

If inane chat and stats is your thing then you’ll enjoy Statman’s usual dose of interesting facts ahead of the Toffees game.

Palace TV’s Chris Grierson then talks to a host of Palace legends on their efforts during the Palace For Life Marathon March, including Andy Gray, Andy Johnson, Neil Shipperley, Saša Ćurčić and Mark Bright. Chairman Steve Parish also speaks on the fantastic charityeffort and about why he took part.

Finishing off, as ever, is Hodgson’s press conference where he answers questions from the media on team news, facing Everton and Palace’s recent form.

Episode 10

Ifs, Butts & Mey-bes ... Max, Danny, Nya, Statman and Roy.

Palace… Wolves… Selhurst Park… One man immediately springs to mind and we caught up with him. Now coaching at MK Dons, Danny Butterfield gave Palace TV’s Chris Grierson the inside track on that ridiculous night under the lights in 2010. He revealed that his move up top had been gaining momentum before matchday, with a particularly prolific training session sealing the deal for then-boss Neil Warnock.

Fan favourite Butts also talked more generally about his time in SE25 and reflected on his sudden departure after eight years service.

Under-23 midfielder Nya Kirby committed his future to the club during the week and Alex Howell was on hand to get his thoughts on the decision, as well as asking the England U19 international his plans for the next four years.

Max Meyer, fresh from his first Premier League start on Monday, previewed the weekend’s game and the boss spoke at length about everything from team news to England call ups during his pre-match press conference.

And finally, no pre-game preview is complete without the views of Statman, so Chris travelled to Selhurst Park this week to talk first meetings, scoreless runs and… Victorian-era Christianity in the West Midlands!?

Episode 9

Joel Ward took a PE Lesson at a primary school this week so Chris Grierson took the opportunity to quiz him about his lycra-clad cycling recovery routine with Martin Kelly in Richmond Park.

Former Palace striker Neil Shipperley spends match days entertaining Palace fans in Legends at Selhurst Park…and he spends this podcast entertaining us about his two legendary spells at the club.

Joining Joel at St Chad’s Primary School was James McArthur, who with Ciara Watling & Jordan Butler from Palace Ladies donated equipment to the school courtesy of the Palace for Life foundation. James previewed the Bournemouth game with Premier League Productions whilst Ciara and Jordan updated us on the Ladies’ season so far.

The gaffer looked ahead to Monday’s Premier League on the South Coast in his pre-match press conference and Statman gets specific with his predictions.

Episode 8

Episode Eight of the Official Palace Pod is available to listen to now!

Patrick van Aanholt talked about his time at the club so far, Wilfried Zaha, his Fantasy Premier League Team, plus he previewed the visit of Newcastle United on Saturday.

Olympic medalist and pro boxer Joshua Buatsi surprised some local kids at the Palace for Life’s Gloves not Gunz programme in Norbury. He spoke to Palace TV’s Alex Howell about his career so far.

Joshua wasn’t alone at the event…he was joined by Palace full-back and academy graduate Aaron Wan-Bissaka. So it was the perfect opportunity to get Aaron’s reaction to being the most improved player on FIFA 19!

In a new monthly segment, Mark Bright filled us in on how all our loan players are getting on around the world and also talked about adapting to life working in the training ground office.

The gaffer previewed this weekend’s game in his pre-match press conference and a Statman had a spring in his step after influencing last week’s victory at Huddersfield Town.

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Episode 7

AnniversaRoy ... Kelly, Shaw, Redders, Roy, Statman and Roy again.

Martin Kelly named his Palace picks for Fantasy Premier League ahead of the trip to Huddersfield Town on Saturday, as well as previewing the game itself.

High-flying Aaron Wan-Bissaka wasn’t always a full-back, he started life up top in the Palace Academy, so we had U23 boss Richard
Shaw explain the England U21 international’s transition from one end of the pitch to the other.

In the dugout Dave Reddington was named as the club’s new first team coach, making the step up from the Development side. He spoke to Palace TV following the announcement of the deal and how it all came about while he was on the school run one morning.

Roy Hodgson reflected on his one year anniversary back at his club and also told a great story about his childhood friendship with Palace great Steve Kember!

The boss also previewed this weekend’s game in his pre-match press conference and a downbeat Statman was won over in SE25.

Episode 6

Dean Austin ... The Survivor

We spoke to Dean Austin back in April 2017 at La Sala restaurant in Chigwell, which became a 10 minute Cult Heroes feature for Palace TV.

This week’s Official Palace Pod features the full hour of audio from that chat last year, where Dean opens up about his time with the Eagles, in what was a difficult period for the club. He felt that Palace fans never saw the best of him, because injuries had taken their toll on him by that stage, but he remained a big character in the dressing room and one of the key leaders as oblivion stared us in the face.

He returned to SE25 following another tough time in the club’s history, as a first team coach and under-21s manager in 2010. During his brief stint back he oversaw the development of several notable names, including Wilfried Zaha, who remains the best player he has ever coached to this day. Deano speaks glowingly of working with a young Wilf, who he considered an “uncoachable” talent, who should be left to express himself on the pitch. At the time of recording he also made a prediction regarding the next stage of the Ivorian forward’s game which has proven to be impressively accurate looking back.

Episode 5

Mamadou Sakho opened up about his childhood, speaking openly and honestly about the difficulties he faced growing up in Paris and the lengths he had to go to as a youngster to get by before finding football and joining the Paris Saint-Germain Academy.

Statman was on hand to give Chris Grierson the lowdown on Saturday’s opponents Southampton and tried his best to remove the taste of fly from the Palace TV man’s mouth… Don’t ask.

Chris also caught up with Wayne Hennessey following the goalkeeper’s impressive start to 2018/19 to talk through his career today. He smashed Football League clean sheet records as a younger man before working his way up the pyramid and has now made close to a century of Premier League appearances for the Palace.

Wayne was generous with his time and spoke in detail about his experiences in the game, including his adventures with Wales – and all with the sense of humour those at Copers Cope have come to expect from the big man.

The Telegraph’s Chief Football Writer Sam Wallace provided this week’s insight from the world of football journalism. He discussed his appearances on Sky’s Sunday Supplement and also explained how journalists go about selecting which game to attend each matchweek…

Finally, to Copers Cope, where we had Roy Hodgson’s pre-Saints press duties, and we spoke to the club’s kit washer Spencer Ferguson to find out more about his role.

Episode 4

Clinton Morrison was in town, we moved on from the Liverpool game, the 23s won again…and Statman visited the training ground!

At Selhurst, Clinton told us how he once gave Michael Owen some finishing advice and the Guardian’s Dominic Fifield talked us through his match day process as well as lifting the lid on what it was like being part of England’s World Cup press corps.

Chris Grierson spoke to academy director Gary Issott to get his take on the fine starts to the season of both the U18 and U23 sides. He also gave an update on Luke Dreher’s recovery from injury.

The training ground was a hive of activity as we were allowed inside the kit room to meet Phil and Darryl, onto the balcony to get educated by Statman and into the media centre for Roy’s press conference ahead of the trip to Watford. Remember, you can watch the Press Conference every week live on the official club app.

Episode 3

The transfer window slammed shut, Fulham were beaten, Roy and Wilf tied down to contract extensions… What a week for the Eagles!

We caught up with Steve Parish to discuss the tying down of Wilfried Zaha and Roy then touched on the issue in his pre-Liverpool press conference, all of which is available to listen to on this week’s podcast or to watch on the official club app.

Chris Grierson spoke to The Independent’s Ed Malyon about Spanish and South American football, what to expect from Vicente Guaita and how he found working the transfer window as a journalist.

Open Training took place on Friday morning and Ray Lewington was on hand to talk in front of the crowd, explaining the drills taking place and walking through the preparation for the big game under the lights on Monday.

Speaking of which, there’s also a CRYLIV statistical preview. Give it a listen and impress your mates with off-the-cuff facts in the Fanzone pre-game…

Episode 2

Deadline Day ... Parish, Ayew, Bridge and Hodgson.

Following the conclusion of the transfer window and with the Premier League campaign looming large on the horizon, there was plenty of news to catc up on…

Palace TV’s Chris Grierson spoke with Steve Parish after Deadline Day and he shared his thoughts on the Eagles’ window, Roy Hodgson’s new deal and exclusively discussed the departures of Yohan Cabaye and Damien Delaney.

New boy Jordan Ayew gave his first interview after signing on a season-long loan deal, becoming the fourth and final new face to arrive in SE25.

During his pre-match press conference Roy discussed his contract extension and his future ambitions, the Eagles’ summer dealings and the squad’s condition ahead of Saturday’s opener away to Fulham.

And finally CPFC Cult Hero (and Sky Sports Reporter) Michael Bridge was at Copers Cope on Friday, so we took the opportunity to find out how his Deadline Day had gone, whether he had tried his fan-made cake and to check whether he’d dried out after a soaking from Patrick van Aanholt.

Episode 1

John Bostock ... Not Giving Up

Barcelona came calling at the age of 15 when John Bostock was considered a ‘wonderkid’ within the Crystal Palace academy. Tipped as the rising star in English football, Bostock made an acrimonious move across London to Tottenham Hotspur and his football career never went to the levels of stardom that many thought it would.

Now at Toulouse FC, Chris Grierson and Palace TV sat down with the South Londoner to find out exactly what happened to John Bostock and how he’s fighting to not give up on his football career.